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Lower Franconia

Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

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Lower Franconia

Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

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4.6

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Rothenberg Gate Tower – Rotenhan Castle Ruins loop from Ebern

02:58

40.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.0 km for 193 m

Closed: • Saturday: 2:00 PM-12:00 AM • Sunday: 12:00 AM-10:00 PM • Public holidays (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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13.5 km

Seßlach–Heiligersdorf Cycle Path

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well-developed bike path between the two villages

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2

15.8 km

Innere Rodach Bridge

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Next to the church is the old schoolhouse.
This is not surprising, as in the past, the priest was often also the village teacher. In many parishes, the priest was …

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3

15.8 km

Rothenberg Gate Tower

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The Rothenberg Gate Tower is a four-storey sandstone ashlar tower with a tent roof, extended in 1610; in front of it is the massive parapet of the former Baroque arched …

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4

16.1 km

Pedestrian gate to the market square

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In the east of the old town is the Hattersdorf Gate. It is the highest of the three towers in the old town. In summer, the Hattersdorf Gate Tower can …

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23.7 km

Schloss Hafenpreppach

Castle

35.0 km

Panoramablick

Viewpoint

7

35.3 km

Panorama Trail Buch Viewpoint

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Very nice cycle path with wonderful views.

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8

36.4 km

View of Kloster Banz

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Once you have completed the climb, the view opens up far into the country

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9

37.3 km

Rotenhan Castle Ruins

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Directly in front of the Rotenhan ruins there are two nice rest areas.

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10

38.8 km

Former Ebern–Maroldsweisach Railway Line Cycle Path

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Very nice railway line cycle path - very easy to ride.

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B

40.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

13.5 km

3.29 km

2.28 km

277 m

220 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

8.13 km

1.57 km

1.17 km

500 m

231 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 10 June

16°C

9°C

46 %

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